Companies in Bourne

United Kingdom|51.7% formed since 2020|Data updated 17 Apr 2026
1,198
Active

1,198 active companies are registered in Bourne with Companies House. Out of 1,281 companies ever registered here, 0 are no longer active — a 94% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 51.7% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (55%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is management consultancy activities other than financial management, with 57 companies. Bourne is home to 22 FCA-regulated firms. Companies here hold 11 government contracts worth £60.3M in total. The average company age is 8.7 years. The earliest company registration in Bourne dates back to 1909.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, April 2026

1,198
Active Companies
1,281
Total Registered
1909
Oldest Company
51.7%
Growth (2020s)

Bourne is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
11%
33%
51%
Pre-1990: 30
1990s: 32
2000s: 144
2010s: 419
2020s: 656

Data Signals

Governance
3,7255 src
Financial
2,34410 src
Compliance
84313 src
Risk
4797 src
Trade
1322 src
quality
654 src
operational
231 src
ESG
204 src
innovation
152 src
growth
132 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Bourne is 8.7 years old. There are 22 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 12 registered charities operate locally.

8.7 yrs
Avg company age
22
FCA regulated
12
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 21 (64%)Medium: 2 (6%)Large: 10 (30%)

Government Investment

Companies in Bourne have been awarded 11 government contracts with a combined value of £60.3M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Bourne?

There are 1,198 active companies registered in Bourne, out of 1,281 total. 0 (0%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Bourne?

The top industries in Bourne include Management consultancy activities other than financial management (57 companies), Dormant Company (51 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (42 companies).

How fast is Bourne growing as a business hub?

51.7% of currently active companies in Bourne were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Bourne?

Our database contains 7,659 data signals across 10 categories for active companies in Bourne. The largest category is Governance with 3,725 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in Bourne?

The oldest company registration in Bourne dates back to 1909, spanning over 117 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.